Server - Peak New York - Tao Group Hospitality : Job Details

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match

• Life and Disability Insurance Plans

• Ancillary Insurance Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources

• Pet Insurance

• TAO Marketplace

• Employee Discounts

• Time off and much more!

Position Summary: Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests' dining experience. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Essential Functions of the Position Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.

• Maintain general cleanliness of assigned stations and the entire venue.

• Provides professional and exceptional service.

• Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all food and beverage items.

• Informs guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices.

• Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest.

• Accurately enter all orders into the POS system and follows proper cash/payment card procedures.

• Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.

• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company.

• Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards.

• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

• Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures.

• Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs.

• Properly sets-up floor and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

• Ensures all tables, chairs, and banquettes are clean and free of debris

• Sets tables with proper settings

• Wipe down chairs, tables, and banquettes

• Stocks side-stations with prescribed supplies

• Performs opening side-work as prescribed

• Performs closing side-work as prescribed

• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management

• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.

• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.

• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.

• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.

• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

• Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.

Training Requirements: Tao Group Hospitality in-venue dining room server training

Education/Working Knowledge: Previous hospitality experience. Previous dining room experience. Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule: The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to write and verbally communicate

• Must have good positive energy throughout the day

• Must be able to print legibly for team members, management, and guests to read

• Must be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods of time

• Must be able to move quickly

• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume

• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials

• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required

• Exposure to cleaning materials

• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required

• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment

• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment